21-year-old Chisom Eze has allegedly killed his 19-year-old brother, Henry, during a fight over a bottle of soft drink at their Alaba residence, in Lagos State.
Igbere TV gathered that Chisom left the drink in the house and stepped out to attend to an issue, but when he returned, Henry had consume the drink.
Apparently angered by his brother’s action, Chisom was said to have grabbed a knife and stabbed Henry in the neck.
However, their sister, who allegedly witnessed the incident, raised the alarm and neighbours apprehended Chisom.
Efforts to rescue Henry were said to have proved abortive as he died of the injuries he sustained during the attack.
Footage of the incident, which was circulated on social media, showed the victim’s remains being taken out by wailing neighbours and sympathisers.
Lagos police spokesperson, Bala Elkana, who confirmed the incident, said “Chisom stabbed his younger brother, Henry, to death because of a bottle of soft drink.”
“He is currently in our custody. Investigation is ongoing,” the police spokesperson added.
